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the air is still, the metal silent. the bridge floats between two worlds, a thin line between past and future. one figure, small against the weight of steel and time. does she cross, or does she hover?
bmw welt and bmw museum, munich.
Between steel and glass, the staircase rises like a sculptural vein at the heart of the crane house. The protruding structures catch the light, turning the architecture into something almost abstract – an urban geometry revealed only at second glance.
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Zwischen Stahl und Glas erhebt sich das Treppenhaus wie eine skulpturale Ader im Herzen des Kranhauses. Die oberen Gebäudeteile fangen das Licht und lassen die Architektur fast abstrakt wirken – eine urbane Geometrie, die man erst auf den zweiten Blick erkennt.
The Steintor U-Bahn station in Hanover features a distinctive architectural design created by the Milanese designer Alessandro Mendini in 1997. This station is known for its bold black and yellow checkerboard pattern, which creates a striking visual impact. Mendini's design consists of two narrow, identical structures facing each other, with a passage opening in the middle. The roofs are topped with yellow pointed hats, further adding to the unique appearance of the station (Source: regiopia.de + + + regiopia.com).
in a moment of stillness amidst an architectural marvel, a solitary figure walks under the vast, elliptical opening of the structure, dwarfed by its scale. the interplay of shadows and reflections creates a dramatic pattern across the curved facade, where lines intersect in a dance of light and geometry. the minimalistic composition and high contrast in black and white elevate the scene to a visual symphony, capturing a fleeting moment in a space that feels both immense and intimate. it's a study of scale, solitude, and the silent dialogue between human and architecture.
nature is a chaos of beauty.
a waterfall without a start or end.
a mountain without a single straight line.
it is a force that resists order.
so we build a frame.
a perfect, symmetrical room with a view.
not to contain the chaos, but to better see it.
a small, quiet space
from which to witness the sublime.
Designed for convivial, shared experiences, Wellington Market embraces a quintessential sense of joyous chaos.
Affectionately referred to as The Wormhole, this recently completed red portal connects the east and west dining areas, introducing a resetting sensorial experience between food and retail spaces.
a lone figure stands in the vast cathedral of steel and light. the lines stretch endlessly, converging toward an unseen fate. shadows stretch long, the ground a quiet mirror, and time seems to stall. in this moment, solitude is neither heavy nor light—just present.
under a lattice of steel and light, a quiet silhouette stands between centuries—where victorian brick meets algorithmic precision, and thought becomes architecture
through the lens, the lines blur between sky and architecture. here, at hudson yards, new york's vessel stands as a shimmering labyrinth of reflections and stories. the mirrored panels fragment reality, pulling the clouds down into the city’s heart while skyscrapers loom like guardians of an urban dreamscape. this frame holds a paradox: something massive, yet weightless; a place where the infinite sky touches the human-made grid. it’s not just a view, it’s an invitation to reflect—literally and figuratively.
The stairwell of Bevin Court, a 1950's social housing project in London, realised by the architect Berthold Lubetkin (amongst others) who was responsible for the design of the penguin enclosure at London Zoo. I've just also discovered since posting that it's Lubetkin's birthday today, born 1901.
My exhibition "Out of Time", consisting of 24 A3+ prints, is now up and running at the Resource for London,356 Holloway Rd, London N7 and will be there until late January 2016, 7 days a week from 9am to 6pm, though probably best to get there for 5:30pm. Closed on the 25th, 26th & 28th Dec and 1st Jan. Please do drop me a line if you intend going! :-)
the city of arts and sciences in valencia, where light and shadow dance together. the figure walks forward, cutting through the long, diagonal shadows like a whisper against the sleek, modern architecture. her coat flows, echoing the rhythm of the lines around her. this place, with its grand design, becomes more than just a background—it’s a stage. the interplay of structure and sunlight creates a moment that feels timeless, like a memory caught between the past and the future.
beneath a canopy of geometry and silence, a lone traveler stands like a note held in a vast architectural chord. light pours down like memory, and the airport becomes a cathedral of movement and pause.
in the heart of munich, near the hackerbrücke, a moment unfolds where geometry meets the human journey. a solitary figure moves along a bridge, caught in a web of lines that stretch and curve against the open sky. the sun bursts through the architectural grid, creating a star-like flare that illuminates the rigid structure with a touch of warmth. the silhouette of the person contrasts sharply with the harsh lines and shadows, adding a sense of mystery and solitude to the scene. the branches of a nearby tree gently balance the composition, reminding us that amidst the engineered precision of the city, nature always finds a place. a fleeting moment, where light and dark dance together, capturing the silent passage of time in an urban landscape.
Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana is a high-speed railway station located in Reggio Emilia, Italy.Designed by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava, the station features a striking modern design with a sweeping roof that mimics the shape of a wav.
It serves as a major transportation hub for the region, connecting it to cities like Milan, Bologna, and Florence. The station features modern architecture and amenities, making it a convenient and efficient stop for travelers in Italy.
in the early morning hush, beneath a sky heavy with mist, the sharp lines of the oculus rise like wings poised to take flight. designed by architect santiago calatrava, the oculus serves as the main transportation hub for the world trade center, its soaring steel ribs symbolizing a bird in flight. the building stands as a tribute to resilience, a stark contrast to the memories of loss that permeate this space.
above, one world trade center—commonly known as the freedom tower—pierces the sky, its pinnacle hidden in the thick, low-hanging clouds. this tower, the tallest building in the western hemisphere, embodies the strength and rebirth of the city. the photograph captures the serene tension of these structures on a misty day, moments before the rain began, freezing a moment where architecture and nature meld into a seamless tableau of urban poetry.
footsteps echo across the polished floor, each figure pulled forward by habit, not urgency. the shadows still move faster than the people. the closer you get, the less you know where they’re going — only that they are going. light cuts the glass, and the glass cuts the time.
A moment of urban solitude captured in infrared, where contemporary architecture meets an alternate dimension. The distinctive curved glass facade creates a surreal backdrop, its turquoise reflections contrasting beautifully with the vibrant magenta foliage that only infrared photography can reveal.
There's something about this architectural marvel that feels almost otherworldly – the way the glass bends and reflects the sky, the bold geometric lines, the solitary figure walking through this transformed cityscape. Shooting in infrared turns the familiar into something completely unexpected, revealing a London that exists just beyond our normal perception.
The interplay between human scale and architectural ambition, between natural elements rendered in impossible colors and cutting-edge design, creates a scene that feels both grounded and dreamlike.
"Miami Tower is a 47-story office skyscraper, renowned for its dramatic exterior glass tiers and elaborate color-changing light installations that make it one of the most photographed buildings in the Miami skyline.
The prestigious office tower is in the heart of downtown Miami and home to many of Miami's established and most influential firms. Miami Tower was designed by I.M. Pei, who is often called a Master of Modern Architecture, and is known for cutting edge designs such as the Louvre Pyramid in Paris."
The pathway, lined with sleek, modern tiles and reflective inlays, leads the viewer’s eye upward toward the horizon where silhouetted signs and structures stand against a dramatic, cloud-streaked sky. The low sun, veiled behind a textured ceiling of clouds, casts a soft, amber hue over the scene, bringing out subtle contrasts between the wooden deck and the smooth stone. This minimalist, almost abstract composition evokes calm and contemplation — a modern interpretation of coastal serenity, where architecture and nature converge in golden silence
captured in munich's city center, this photograph perfectly encapsulates a fleeting moment in the urban landscape. two pedestrians are seen mid-stride as they exit an underpass, the contrasting light and shadow creating a striking frame around them. the architectural lines and the simplicity of the scene draw attention to the subtle interactions and movements within the city. this black-and-white image highlights the elegance of everyday life and the beauty found in spontaneous, unplanned moments.
a man walks not through space, but through rhythm – between pillars and shadows, framed by concrete silence, swallowed by symmetry and spit out into thought.
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Villa Regina is a waterfront condominium building in the Brickell neighborhood of Miami, Florida, noted for its distinctive rainbow facade designed by artist Yaacov Agam. Completed in 1982, the 31-story high-rise features 200–208 luxury units with views of Biscayne Bay.
Iconic facade: In 1984, the renowned kinetic artist Yaacov Agam was commissioned to create the building's vibrant, multi-colored exterior, known as "The Miami Agam at Villa Regina." The design's optical illusion makes the facade appear to change depending on the viewer's perspective. The artist's use of the building's angles and recessed balconies for the kinetic effect led it to be called the "Largest Painting in the World" at the time.
Architecture: The building was designed by William Dorsky Associates.
i stood above the silence and watched her cross a color that didn’t belong to this world. the glass had dyed the sun, and the sun, in turn, had dyed the walls. nothing felt permanent. even the shadow she left behind seemed unsure whether to stay. this wasn’t just a building. it was an illusion dressed as structure. light performed like a memory—fragmented, intentional, fleeting.
captured during a site visit to our townhouse el mar in portixol, mallorca, this photo tells a quiet story of a rare rainy day on the island. the reflection of the figure on the rain-streaked glass creates a haunting double, while the monochrome tones and overcast sky add a sense of calm and introspection. with the mediterranean sea in the background, the scene blends the modern structure of the building with the natural setting, finding beauty in the rare texture of raindrops on glass—a detail not often seen here. it’s a reflective moment, both literally and figuratively, where the unusual mallorcan rain brings a unique depth to the shot.
beneath a cathedral of steel and glass, a lone traveler steps forward into converging lines and fading echoes. light pulses across the floor like breath, measuring distance and solitude. this is not an escape â it is an arrival into stillness.
standing on west 33rd street, near hudson yards, i tilted my lens upward. the skyscrapers rose like steel giants, their glass facades reflecting the city's pulse. a faint rainbow arched across the sky, a delicate contrast to the rigid lines of architecture. in that moment, the convergence of human ambition and nature's subtle beauty was palpable.